A week into the general election campaign and we await the first real promise – however much of a pinch of salt it should be taken with – to be made about what the automotive industry can expect from a new government after the election on 4 July. My stalking of Google News headlines hasn’t… Continue reading Editor’s letter: let’s have more than empty promises in the election
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Jeep primes Wagoneer S with 592bhp and 300-mile range
The new, 592bhp Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV will blend an upmarket design focus with sports car levels of performance in a bid to take on the Tesla Model Y. The new SUV is Jeep’s second battery-electric model following the small Avenger, but it is the first that will be offered globally. It will launch… Continue reading Jeep primes Wagoneer S with 592bhp and 300-mile range
Toyota MR2 primed for revival as combustion-only Mazda MX-5 rival
Toyota is priming a small, affordable sports car to rival the Mazda MX-5 for a launch within the next two years – and it’s tipped to stick with pure-combustion power. Building on the success of its GR Yaris, GR86 and GR Supra sports cars, the company is reportedly developing a new entry-level performance model, evolved… Continue reading Toyota MR2 primed for revival as combustion-only Mazda MX-5 rival
Cadillac goes after Audi and BMW with new Optiq SUV for Europe
The Cadillac Optiq will launch later this year as the first vehicle in the American brand’s UK offensive. Positioned as the “luxury entry point” into the brand’s electric line-up, the SUV will rival the Audi Q4 e-tron and BMW iX3 when it hits roads in the Autumn. The larger BMW iX-chasing Lyriq, which is already… Continue reading Cadillac goes after Audi and BMW with new Optiq SUV for Europe
First images of new VW Transporter ahead of September launch
The design of the next-generation Volkswagen Transporter has been teased ahead of its September unveiling, showcasing a thoroughly overhauled design for the brand’s most popular commercial vehicle. Set to be unveiled at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany in September, it has already gone on sale in Germany from €36,780 (£31,200). It has been designed to be immediately… Continue reading First images of new VW Transporter ahead of September launch
Cadillac to launch two new EVs in UK by end of 2024
Cadillac will begin its UK offensive later this year, bringing two electric cars to the market. The Audi Q4 E-tron-rivalling Optiq will arrive in the autumn, before the flagship Lyriq, a luxurious BMW iX challenger. The latter is already on sale in select European markets. Both EVs will be built in the US – where they will also be… Continue reading Cadillac to launch two new EVs in UK by end of 2024
Focus shifts to range-extenders as bridge to EVs
As car makers contemplate the widening gap between legislation and demand for electric cars, the spotlight has been thrown on to a petrol-electric technology that promises to bridge that gap with fewer of the downsides of plug-in hybrids. Range-extender (REx) cars package a large battery and a hefty electric motor alongside a small petrol engine,… Continue reading Focus shifts to range-extenders as bridge to EVs
Volkswagen confirms €20,000 price for affordable EV due 2027
“You need a car that really fits the customer demands in that price class. You don’t need high-end technology within these cars,” said Grünitz. “Maybe you could bring your own device into this car instead of having a huge infotainment system, or something like that,” he added, hinting at the possibility for the Up replacement to feature… Continue reading Volkswagen confirms €20,000 price for affordable EV due 2027
Autocar magazine 29 May: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we look at some of the best second-hand buys for every budget, the new hybrid Porsche 911, and rate the brutish new Ford Mustang. News Porsche has electrified the 911 with a new hybrid flat six that taps racing technology as part of a refreshed line-up – we have every detail.… Continue reading Autocar magazine 29 May: on sale now
Volkswagen confirms €20,000 pricetag for upcoming affordable EV
Revealing that the first design sketches are complete and that development is under way, technical development boss Kai Grünitz suggested it will be an obvious successor to the successful city car in its conception and inevitably will share some design elements and attributes. “The ‘ID 1’ will be close to the Up regarding the usage of… Continue reading Volkswagen confirms €20,000 pricetag for upcoming affordable EV